Imagine a disease more infectious than any other known to medical science, that would kill 2.6 million young children every year and leave millions more with deafness and even brain damage. It sounds like something from pandemic ...
Jan 20, 2024
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Measles deaths globally spiked by more than 40% last year and cases rose after vaccination levels dramatically dropped during the pandemic, leading health agencies said Thursday.
Nov 16, 2023
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(HealthDay)—Measles outbreaks across the United States—including one in Washington state where 50 cases have now been identified—have again shone the spotlight on parents who resist getting kids vaccinated.
Feb 7, 2019
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A smaller portion of U.S. children got routine vaccinations required for kindergarten during the pandemic, government researchers said Thursday, raising concerns that measles and other preventable diseases could increase.
Apr 21, 2022
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When Rachel Alter started off as a graduate student, she expected to investigate epidemics, bioterrorism and disease eradication. But her focus started to shift after she began chatting with anti-vaxxers—people opposed ...
Feb 11, 2019
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Australia was declared free of measles in 2014. Yet this summer we've seen nine cases of measles in New South Wales, and others in Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.
Jan 25, 2019
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The induction of neutralizing antibodies by a prophylactic Chikungunya vaccine candidate has now been confirmed by the final results of a phase 1 clinical trial, as well as its tolerability and safety. Detailed information ...
Nov 20, 2014
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The U.S. is pinning its hopes on a COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine, but will a vaccine alone be enough to stop the pandemic and allow life to return to normal?
Jul 15, 2020
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If someone is vaccinated against the measles virus, they likely won't get measles.
Mar 11, 2024
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(AP) -- After years of decline, measles is on the rise in Europe, according to a new report released Thursday.
Dec 1, 2011
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